Lisi Lake Loop and Lisi Ridge

Lisi Lake sits on the north-western edge of Tbilisi, Georgia, in the Lisi settlement of the Saburtalo District, and offers both a flat lake loop and a longer ridge extension on the hills above. Access is by metro to Vazha-Pshavela station on the Red Line, followed by a short Bolt or Yandex Go taxi ride of roughly 8 to 10 GEL, since no metro or direct bus line reaches the shore. Parking is available informally near the lake, and no permit is needed. The lake loop is about 2.5 km and essentially flat, taking around 45 minutes at a relaxed pace, which makes it suitable for first-time walkers and families. The surface is a mix of paved promenade, packed dirt and gravel. Adding the ridge extension brings the total to about 8 km with around 200 m of elevation gain, taking 2.5 to 3 hours; this version rates as easy to borderline moderate because of sustained uphill sections on loose dirt tracks. Shade is limited around the open lake and on the ridge, so sun protection matters in summer, and the ridge can be windy. Landmarks include the lake itself with its views toward the Caucasus foothills, scattered pine plantings, and the grassy ridge crest looking back over the Lisi district and the Tbilisi basin. A good turn-around point for the ridge option is the first high viewpoint, about halfway along the extension, if the weather turns or energy runs low. Few shops operate close to the lake, so water and a snack should be brought from the city; there are no refuge huts, though a few seasonal kiosks may sell drinks near the water. Paths are less used than the central Tbilisi parks, so the ridge can feel quiet on weekdays. In winter the open ground can be muddy or frosty, and the wind off the ridge is noticeably colder than in the city, so a windproof layer is worth packing.